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Newspaper

Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

6

Microscene Mystery and Australian Girl in New Film

A fragmented review previews The Microscene Mystery starring Constance Faima and The Australian Girl with Thos. Ince. It highlights a Triangle Company feature with a focus on the dime a dozen gadgets and a cast including Keenan and Enid Markey, plus Douglas Electricity Fairbanks at an Australian fair. The article also notes World Pictures presenting Lew Fields in The Man Who Stood Still and Gail Wane as a famed adaptable villain in Brady productions.

Willrad Lucas Shy Gilayed Rte Ladd Che Triangle Company Twa Lvammoen Sid Wing Nat Theralee Nik McHiome Ji Womey Voy Armagener Et Senture Wrank Keeman Enid Markey Elven Keenan Dauah Tar Kenid Markey Law Fields World Pictures Lew Fields Pats Weber Welds Een Engurel Win Plelda Jar Weber Enenviey Keystone Dorin Kenyon Mields Wer Agen Lth Chara Riotbail Young

Passing Show Review Highlights Strong Cast and Music

A fragmented review notes the Passing Show featuring Mendy and a strong ensemble. It praises Miss Owen Lewis for presence and Connie Milne for charm while highlighting George Graystone as a fan favorite. The piece commends the cast, Wrights, and catchy music, though some lines are unclear in the OCR.

Mian Rowler Ane Suoh Mise Owen Lewis Annie Lucia Connie Milne Fisk George Graystone Emuy Hnikelt Seranes

Current Week's Attractions in Sydney Melbourne

The page lists performances at Sydney venues including Tivali passing show and Her Mehetye at Watts Creem Palace, plus In Old Donegal and Craterinny Common Clay on Saturday. Melbourne bills include Lady Sen Mei Vaudevilles, Her Majenty's Ploradocs, King's Hindle Wabou Royal, and Goode SRIGBANE. Damaged Goode Goode listing and Tivoli Win Anderson Dramatic Co appear among the notes.

Sydney Old Donegal Melbourne Sen Mei Ploradocs King’s Hindle Wabou Damaged Goode

Victorian notes on stage line up for Bevehan Gland Opera

A partial review notes new conductor for Bevehan Gland Opera at the London venue Penancey. Marie Luft stars in Home on Leave and is praised for stage presence as Willie Bard returns by October after a prior Royal performance. The piece mentions The Might Warehonan and a preceding Nige Walvamen with a notable song.

Tad Heer Bevehan Gland Penancey London Marie Luft Willie Bard Marued Femowal Bard Siaed

Criterion Theatre to Stage The Fast and The Furious Play

The Criterion Theatre announces a Saturday performance of a powerful drama, Common Cy, with Miss Florence Rockwell in a leading role. The program features the return of The Waltz Dream and a Royal Comic Opera Company season starting December 23 with The Cineroa Star. Actors’ Association News notes a gathering at 20 Elizabeth Street and a talk by J. H. Bowden.

Vitagraph Company Ty Dresen Haree Morey Divoald Mall Dorothy “Kelley Lucifer Stewart Bobby Connelly Prin Pal Criterion Theatre Criterion Somerset Matchamn Pramgive Florence Rockwell Minoduc Williamson Lady Frederick Sydney Royal Comic Opera Company Thue Mort Mel Morence Melbourne Plovence Young Minnie Love Ethel Cadsons Wall Loeb I | Fine Mesare Lesie Hollnd Phil Smith Meginald Roberts Clyde Cook

Dying Matinee At The Miser Theatre Promises Royal Fare

A fragmentary notice hints at a dying matinee performance at the Miser Theatre led by Miser Borotng and featuring Ginnie Edi Marie alon and Morize Alice Messre. The program includes an orchestra under Andres MacConn and performances by Charles Work Plaid Faker and Madamua Slupoakt with Jule Knight and Allen Boone among others.

Abele Thurwlay Miser

Musicians Claim Hearing in Sydney Union Dispute

The hearing of the claims by the Music Union of Australia against J C Willemsen and others continued at the Royal Society Rooms in Sydney over several days. Key figures included MP Alt Davidson and union secretary, with representatives from Flower and others. The court discussed proposed wage rates for various musical performances and agreed to adjourn for further conference to finalize award details.

Cleims Musicum Union of Australis J.C. Willemsen Piers Wezm Cole Balore Gormangeaith Jaiees Riyal Society Sydney Ucanetal ‘Aeceetarramy Alt Davidson Victorian Het Willamaen Thorouth O'Brien Hoods Abe Tor Etn Toment Hou

Who Would Be Strong Dessek and Clifton at Pasig Show

Dessek and Clifton present an exercise act at the Balcony offering health guidance. They advertise simple breathing and body movements suited to general audiences, with a focus on aiding less fortunate individuals. The act is open to both men and women and aims to promote physical culture.

Dessek Clifton Hoth

Film Censors Appointed By Government Board

The N5W government on Monday appointed a board to oversee film censorship with chief secretary as chair. Members include education and police officials. outside representatives were debated but a purely official panel was adopted. The cabinet approved the plan amid concerns over community morale and sensitivities. Florence Emitheon resumed her duties as queen?

Birmecaneershipt Waller Me Jaren Mvoster Education Wackness Chef Secretary's Department Board Mitchell Eneyal Polce Paton Diresta Inuily Ik Sepreventaliven Bf Creanteation Fuller Kaua Everning Ei Davies Meninny Bat Florence Emitheon Gwacineny BN Strat Vicerve

A Waltz Dream and Sir Herbert Tree Plans for America

Article reports on Sir Herbert Tree's ambition to mount a separate theatre in New York and stage new dramatic works and fiction for an American season. It discusses the failed attempt to alter management atmosphere, Tree's plans for a grand classical drama and a future book titled Nothing Matters. It notes Tree’s return to America for a three month tour and his goal to gain direct American involvement in theatre and fiction.

Perens Swen Pieca Wallington Jon Ira Wito Fuil Herbert Tree New Ruth Fesson

Fragmented review highlights Doone production and Shakespeare debate

The article reviews Doone’s Sydney revival with Larry Donovan and Sajin and notes strong performances by Edna Kesey and Kate O Donagille. It contrasts American audience tastes with Shakespeare’s staging, quoting Herbert on modern audiences preferring light, colorful fare and England seeking laughter. It mentions Chie Ching Chow as a new attraction.

Syney Tie Doone Manseement Dhyee Olt Dosetal Jeen Hebert Mr Doone Kimmell Larry Donavan Sajin Fer Kate O'Donagille Minn Edna Kesey Phy Attractive Kater England

The Gibson Girl Camille Clifford heads London stage notes

Fragmented report chronicles Camille Clifford the Gibson Girl’s stage presence in London and Stratford productions. It notes a wave of artistic revival, lists actors such as Y Yonoghue and Mr Y White, and mentions receipts surpassing £3000 with praise for her musical talents and theatrical returns.

Camille Clifford Getoben London Iubury New Crom Stratford Wiebe Harold Simpson Arthur Ilan Charraing Mudlertt Othes

Theoretical Manager Notice From Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR text references theater managers and a rehearsal or production setting with unclear names and events. The readable parts mention managers, a rehearsal area, and pacing, but specifics are obscured. No definite date, place, or outcome can be determined from the fragments.

Tivell Patrons Enjoy Follies Returns and Opera Singers

Tivell patrons enjoyed a lively first week of the current programme headline acts including Lady San Mel and Vera Pearce with her band. The bill featured Chinese balladry, ragtime, and a revival of popular tunes, while the programme highlighted stage names such as Jimmy Kelly and Miss Stelle Power. The night also announced plans for further performances, with mentions of the Royal Comic Dyers Company at Her Majesty’s and upcoming Christmas shows.

Tivell San Mel Moat Hata de Saale Ireland Lukaien Evernemee Jimmy Kelly Vera Pearce Polley Newtek Windle Ring

Adelaide's Tivoli Theatre Ends Season With Moore

The four week run at Tivolis Theatre under William Anderson concluded with Maple Moore starring. Productions included Judy Trott, Killarney, Mrs O'Shanmey, and Met the Car away. Audience reception was strong though some sought more spoken words from Moore. Anderson’s patronage and guarantees from Gener Grows and Miss Agnes Keogh enhanced the program.

Panuilar Maple Moore P. Brilliant Weason Tivolis Mir William Anderson Ating Vie Judy Trott Killarney Mra O'Shanmeay Min Moore Reesei Mr. Win Anderson Robinson Anon Berne Jas Initianion Mn Gener Miny Agnes ‘Keogh

Perth Theatre Listings and Variety at Local Venues

A fragmented report notes December performances at His Majesty's Theatre featuring a domestic comedy by The Bohembane and scenes from Pluvo's playroom. At Pisnceny Theatre Fremantle audiences enjoy vaudeville and a lively program with the Green Dandies performing, marking local cultural offerings.

His Majesty's ‘Theatre Pisnceny Theatre Fremantle Qxceligny Olympia Oightly

Brisbane Arts: Amateur Operatic Society Concert Evening

Brisbane Saturday saw The Geinhs by the Amateur Operatic Society performed for unity amid minor discord while performances at Pearsone Ponds faced no remuneration debates. The Brisbane Musical Union presented its annual program with a 230-voice chorus conducted by George Leipsom Fe. The St John Ambulance Brigade attended the overseas concert at Albert Hall in the presence of Excelney, Lady Goold Adams, and the Mayor. The program on December 1st remained focused on carols and Christmas selections.

Lani Amateur Operatic Society Pearsoie Ponds Noactin Sauirday Brisbane Musical Union George Leipsom St. John Ambulance Brigade Winital Albert Hall Nin Excelney Lady Goold-Adams

Hobart Readies New Year Events at Temperance Wall

Scattered garbled text references Me. Blurry and Mr. O'Connor. aims to compare urban New Year celebrations with regional events. Mentions Hobart and a Temperance Wall theater setting.

Wobart Radler Vanfeville Temperance Wall Hobart Earl

New Zealand tour notes from Hale Hamilton Company

Wellington reports the Hale Hamilton Company finishing a Dunedin visit and planning a Auckland season. Cast and crew including Myrtle Tennehill and Dayiard Bowles travel to Auckland and Rotorua before returning to Sydney, with John Parrell taking over management of a new Comic Opera Company after Williamson Comedy. Feed Duval withdraws from public life and heads toward an auction on the West Coast.

Falace Theatre N. Tait New Zealand Sara Algood Michael Austin Uetanion Ben Wellington al Dramatic ‘Artisia Fron Admiralia Bert Royle Xenor Wellingtan Dominion Hale Hamilton Dunedin Auckland Myrtle Tennehill Dayiard Bowles Rotorua Syaney John Parrell Alerwati Duval Emer

Melbourn(e) Theatres and Pageant Listings Highlighted

Fragmentary OCR with multiple theatre names such as ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE and FLO RIDA, plus stray phrases like WHITE SLAVE TRAFFEC and WALLS. The readable bits suggest a listings page for Melbourne venues and show timings, but most content is garbled.

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